Sadlier 12 Vocab Flashcards
1
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abjure
A
to renounce, reprudiate under oath
2
Q
acrid
A
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
3
Q
august
A
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
4
Q
callous
A
emotionally unhardened, unfeeling
5
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clandestine
A
secret, concealed; underhanded
6
Q
compunction
A
remorse, regret
7
Q
conflagration
A
a large destructive fire
8
Q
elated
A
part. in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
9
Q
indelible
A
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
10
Q
indulgent
A
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
11
Q
inveterate
A
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
12
Q
irrelevant
A
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
13
Q
nocturnal
A
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
14
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platitude
A
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
15
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quell
A
to subdue, put down forcibly
